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Speaker 0 delivers a heartfelt apology and clarification surrounding a controversial statement. He begins by admitting regret for saying that he “despise[d] Christian Zionists,” explaining that the remark came from anger and informing listeners that he does not actually despise Christian Zionists, whom he then describes as among the nicest and most trustworthy people in various respects. He emphasizes that his anger was aimed at a particular line of thinking, not at individuals who identify as Christian Zionists. He specifies the core issue that provoked his comments: on at least a couple of occasions, the Israeli government bombed churches in Gaza and killed Christians. He asserts that these bombings were not accidents and notes that Israel is a high-tech military force capable of precision, to the extent that he mentions they gave pagers with bombs to Hezbollah. He states that “they didn’t accidentally bomb two churches and kill these Christians, and they never apologized for it.” In discussing responses to this grievance, he says he raised the issue with a couple of Christian leaders, including the Speaker of the House, asking how their government could be paying to bomb churches and, by extension, paying for it. He recounts the consistent reaction he received: “the Bible commands us to support Israel.” He recounts a critical question: “And I said, so Jesus is telling us that we need to get on board with murdering Christians. Is that what you’re saying?” He characterizes the response as essentially silencing him, stating that they “basically were just like, shut up,” which he found deeply distressing as a Christian. He clarifies the main point he intended to convey: one cannot support the murder of innocents, regardless of the pretext, and such an act is not allowed in his religion. He asserts that there is no justification for murder of innocents in the New Testament, and that if there were, it would not represent his religion at all. He reiterates his distress and emphasizes that he does not hate and should not have used the term “despise,” clarifying that the statement was about a specific line of thinking, not about the individuals. He concludes with a sincere apology for not being clearer in his original expression.

I request unanimous consent to remove the recognition given by the Speaker of the House to an individual present in the gallery during a joint address to parliament by Volodymyr Zelensky. This removal should be done from the House of Commons Debates of September 21, 2023, and any House multimedia recording. Thank you.

We apologize for the incident on Friday and extend our apologies to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation. Recognizing the individual in question was a mistake and disrespectful to the victims of the Nazi regime.

An incident in the Canadian House of Commons involving the honoring of a Ukrainian veteran who fought for the Nazis in World War 2 sparked outrage. The Speaker apologized for the oversight, leading to calls for accountability. The Prime Minister's office and Speaker's office both issued statements denouncing the incident. Criticism was directed at the lack of background checks and oversight. The international embarrassment caused by the incident was widely reported. Calls for action and sincere apologies were made to address the situation. The need for repercussions and accountability was emphasized.

I request unanimous consent to remove the recognition given by the Speaker of the House to an individual present in the gallery during a joint address to parliament by Volodymyr Zelensky. This removal should be done from the appendix of the House of Commons Debates on September 21, 2023, as well as from any House multimedia recording. Thank you.

The speaker's decision to resign due to lack of trust and embarrassment among parliamentarians and Canadians. It impacted various communities, including Jewish and Ukrainian, and tarnished Canada's reputation. Politicizing the issue only worsens the hurt felt by these communities. Moving forward, parliamentarians must elect a new speaker to restore trust and dignity in the house and regain Canadians' trust.

In the House of Commons, the speaker apologized for honoring a Ukrainian veteran who was later revealed to have fought for the Nazis in World War 2. The speaker should step down, and the prime minister's office should explain their involvement. People quickly found out about the incident online. This is unacceptable and insulting, especially on the eve of Yom Kippur. The Liberal Party will lose support if this continues. It was lazy and put many people in a bad spot, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Sincere apologies and action are needed to address this international embarrassment.

We apologize for the incident on Friday and extend our apologies to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation. Recognizing the individual in question was a mistake and disrespectful to the victims of the Nazi regime.

I will apologize to Canadians, Jewish people, and Ukrainians for inviting a controversial speaker. The person responsible has resigned. We regret clapping for him, as it dishonored Holocaust victims and hurt many groups. With fewer survivors, we must remember the Holocaust. Canada is sorry for the situation it caused for President Zelensky and Ukraine. It's concerning that Russia is using this mistake for false propaganda.

It's upsetting that this happened. The speaker apologized, but it's embarrassing for Canada and Canadians. We need to support Jewish MPs and the Jewish community on Yom Kippur. We must fight Russian propaganda, stand with Ukraine against Russia's illegal war.

I urge all colleagues, especially those in the conservative party of Canada, to avoid politicizing this issue. It is not beneficial for anyone. Instead, let us acknowledge the mistake, unite in solidarity, and reaffirm our commitment to Jewish Canadians, Ukrainian Canadians, and those fighting for freedom, peace, and justice in Ukraine. Thank you.

The speaker of the house resigned after inviting an actual Nazi to the House of Commons. The prime minister is being blamed for the embarrassment, but he claims no one knew ahead of time. The government vetted the Nazi, and a minister tried to erase the incident from the historical record. The member for Thornhill demands an apology from the prime minister for slandering and dishonoring Holocaust survivors. The government house leader defends the speaker's decision and emphasizes that no one in the chamber knew who the Nazi was. The speaker has taken responsibility and resigned.

The prime minister takes personal responsibility for inviting President Zelensky to the House of Commons, ensuring its success, and apologizes for the recognition of an individual linked to the Nazi regime. He offers unreserved apologies to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation for the mistake made during the event.

I am resigning as Speaker of the House of Commons due to my mistake in recognizing an individual during a joint address. I apologize for causing pain to the Jewish community, survivors of Nazi atrocities, and others. My resignation is effective tomorrow to allow for the election of a new speaker. Thank you for your support during my term.

I am resigning as Speaker of the House of Commons due to recognizing an individual during a joint address, causing pain to various communities. My resignation is effective tomorrow to allow for the election of a new speaker. Thank you for your support during my term.

I apologize for recording a video message that was shown at a partisan gathering. It was a mistake and I should not have done it. As the Speaker, I understand that I am human and can make errors. However, I am committed to doing better. I will implement a stricter communication protocol and seek guidance from parliamentary experts to prevent this from happening again. Respect for people, decorum, and the institution of Parliament are important to me. I am still learning in this role.

No one recognized what was happening, which compounds the grave error and makes it painful. The former speaker acknowledged his mistake and stepped down. This is incredibly painful for everyone and has hurt many people in Canada, especially the Jewish community. It has also damaged and harmed the brave people of Ukraine and the Ukrainian president.

I made a mistake in recognizing someone during my speech about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. I apologize for offending many with my remarks and gestures. This was my own decision, and no one else knew about it beforehand. Thank you for listening. Translation: I made an error in acknowledging someone during my speech about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. I apologize for offending many people with my comments and actions. This was my own choice, and nobody else was aware of it beforehand. Thank you for your attention.

I will address the house and offer Parliament's apologies for the recent incident. The speaker took full responsibility and has stepped down. We deeply regret standing and clapping without knowing the context, as it was a violation of the Holocaust victims' memory. This incident caused immense pain to Jewish people, as well as Polish, Roma, 2SLGBTQI plus, disabled, and racialized individuals who were targeted by the Nazi genocide.

The speaker expresses their distress over a recent incident and acknowledges their mistake, offering an apology. They highlight the embarrassment this has caused to the Parliament of Canada and all Canadians, especially Jewish MPs and the Jewish community celebrating Yom Kippur. They emphasize the need to counter Russian propaganda and disinformation, while reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine. Last week, they announced additional measures to stand with Ukraine against Russia's illegal war.

I apologize for recognizing an individual during my speech about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. I regret my decision and apologize for offending many. This was my own initiative, and nobody else was aware of my remarks beforehand. Thank you for your attention. Translation: I apologize for recognizing someone during my speech about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. I regret my decision and apologize for offending many. This was my own initiative, and nobody else was aware of my remarks beforehand. Thank you for your attention.

It is upsetting that this happened. The speaker has apologized for the mistake, which is embarrassing for the Canadian parliament and all Canadians. We must resist Russian propaganda and stand with Ukraine in its fight against Russia's illegal war. Our thoughts are with Jewish MPs and the Jewish community on Yom Kippur.

Canada apologizes for the situation that President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation were put in. It is troubling that Russia and its supporters are politicizing this error to spread false propaganda about Ukraine's fight.

The prime minister personally invited President Zelensky to the House of Commons, but failed to ensure proper vetting of attendees, leading to a shameful incident. The prime minister apologized for the mistake and the disrespect shown to the Ukrainian delegation and the victims of the Nazi regime.

The minister accused of painting Canadians as Nazis refuses to apologize for a vetted Nazi. The descendant of Holocaust survivors criticizes the distortion of history. The government house leader deflects blame, stating the speaker invited the individual and took responsibility. The speaker resigned, which was deemed honorable and necessary.